Combat movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant combat movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out serious, intense, exciting, realistic, suspense and rough films and TV shows about / with combat, battles, blood, violence, war, military, weapons, soldier, survival and brutality plots mostly in Action, Drama and War genres shot in USA, South Korea, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as combat: The Outpost (2019), The Battle of Jangsari (2019), Band of Brothers (2001), Fury (2014), Behind Enemy Lines (2001), Hacksaw Ridge (2016), Pearl Harbor (2001), The Pacific (2010), The Last Samurai (2003), Zero Dark Thirty (2012).
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New films
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: Malta, USA
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.
Style:
intense, tense, suspenseful, realistic, factual ...
Audience:
manly
Plot:
war, terrorism, cia, courage, mercenary, rescue mission, combat, soldier, commando, embassy, navy seal, cia agent ...
Time:
year 2012, year 2016, year 2011, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
libya, middle east, africa, pentagon, langley virginia ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
A small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of ...
Style:
suspense, suspenseful, perverse, brutal, cult classic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
soldier, combat, u.s. army, war, death, taliban, military operation, politics, roadblock, danger, battles, military ...
Time:
2000s, year 2008, year 2009, year 2006, year 1984 ...
Place:
afghanistan, middle east
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Genre: War
Country: South Korea, Hong Kong, USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Korean War, September 1950. In order to fight the enemy forces based in the South of the peninsula, General MacArthur orders the start of the Incheon Landing Operation, deploying diversionary attacks in other locations. Without real military forces ...
Style:
bleak, suspense, tense, epic, disturbing ...
Plot:
korean war, combat, military, infantry, mission, soldier, battles, female reporter, heroism, bravery, courage, battle zone ...
Time:
50s, 1950s, year 1950
Place:
korea
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as their journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men from paratrooper training in Georgia through the end of the war. As an elite rifle company ...
Style:
heroic, captivating, epic, historical drama, period piece ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly
Plot:
world war two, combat, military, war, battles, soldier, american soldier, paratrooper, courage, behind enemy lines, infantry, nazi germany ...
Time:
1940s, 20th century, y2k, 2000s, post world war two
Place:
germany, europe, belgium, netherlands, austria ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: USA, China
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Last months of World War II in April 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theater, a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant in the 2nd Armored Division named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank called "Fury" and its five-man ...
Style:
sexy, serious, exciting, tense, rough ...
Audience:
boys' night, family friendly, teens, date night, adult
Plot:
world war two, war, tank, soldier, military, battles, heroism, nazi, last stand, world war, combat, american soldier ...
Time:
1940s, year 2014, year 1945, 2010s, 20th century
Place:
germany, america, europe
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Chris Burnett photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down behind enemy lines, where he must outrun an army led by a ruthless Serbian general. With ...
Style:
exciting, suspenseful, rough, serious, intense ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night, girls' night
Plot:
sniper, military, behind enemy lines, survival, courage, fighter pilot, combat, u.s. navy, reconnaissance, war crime, fighter plane, rescue ...
Time:
year 2001, 20th century, year 1995, 21st century
Place:
bosnia, balkan, serbia, former yugoslavia, europe ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ...
Style:
exciting, tense, period piece, epic, costume drama ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
ship, napoleonic wars, navy, naval battle, sea battle, battles, sailing, warship, heroic mission, royal navy, british navy, sea ...
Time:
18th century, 19th century, 1800s, year 2003, ancient times ...
Place:
britain, england, america, brazil, europe ...
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671K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Style:
inspirational, touching, sentimental, christian film, harsh ...
Audience:
manly, girls' night
Plot:
world war two, war, soldier, conscientious objector, survival, us military, combat, american soldier, religion, bible, military, pacifist ...
Time:
1940s, year 2016, 20th century, middle ages, year 1945 ...
Place:
okinawa japan, japan, tennessee, usa
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367K
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: USA
Duration: 183 min.
Story:
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes ...
Style:
romantic, sentimental, emotional, epic, period piece ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night, teens, date night
Plot:
world war two, war, military, combat, love, airplane, love triangle, navy, aerial combats, fighter pilot, u.s. air force, love and romance ...
Time:
year 2001, 1940s, 50s, 20th century, year 1942 ...
Place:
pearl harbor, hawaii, japan, asia, cuba ...
Is relevant?
142K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A 10-part mini-series from the creators of "Band of Brothers" telling the intertwined stories of three Marines during America's battle with the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II.
Style:
serious, disturbing, emotional, suspenseful, epic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
world war two, military, battlefield, war, squad, combat, battles, soldier, marines, american soldier, japanese soldier, imperial japan ...
Time:
1940s, 2010s, 20th century, year 1945
Place:
pacific ocean, japan, alabama, okinawa japan, asia ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 154 min.
Story:
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the ...
Style:
epic, breathtaking, exciting, captivating, period piece ...
Audience:
manly, girls' night, adult
Plot:
samurai, sword fight, battles, war, courage, japanese history, warrior, pride and honor, self discovery, human spirit, honor, loyalty ...
Time:
19th century, middle ages, victorian era, year 2003, 1800s ...
Place:
japan, asia, africa, san francisco, pacific ocean ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: USA, India, Jordan
Duration: 157 min.
Story:
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
Style:
tense, political, talky, historical drama, controversial ...
Audience:
chick flick, family friendly, boys' night, adult
Plot:
terrorism, espionage, cia, 9/11, military, manhunt, islamic terrorism, combat, terrorist plot, cia agent, al qaeda, propaganda ...
Time:
september 11 2001, year 2003, year 2005, year 2011, 2000s ...
Place:
middle east, pakistan, iraq, baghdad iraq, afghanistan ...
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Genre: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA, New Zealand, Australia
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. ...
Style:
gothic, dark fantasy, scary, exciting, saga ...
Audience:
chick flick, boys' night, teens
Plot:
vampire, werewolf, sword fight, immortality, supernatural, beast, lovers, combat, vengeance, dungeon, transformation, supernatural romance ...
Time:
year 2009, 2000s, 12th century, 21st century
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their ...
Style:
touching, serious, suspense, factual, compassionate ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly
Plot:
military, war, jungle, combat, civil war, soldier, sniper, refugee, special forces, escapades, rescue mission, army ...
Time:
year 2003, 2000s, 20th century, 21st century
Place:
africa, nigeria, iran, iraq, hawaii
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.
Style:
realistic, rough, epic, disturbing, intense ...
Audience:
manly, boys' night
Plot:
war, combat, courage, gunfight, military, battles, chaos, sniper, american soldier, shooting, survival, army ...
Time:
year 2001, 20th century, 90s, year 1993, year 2002 ...
Place:
somalia, africa, south africa, america, middle east ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, War
Country: Netherlands, Belgium
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
November 1944. On the flooded isle of Walcheren, Zeeland, thousands of Allied soldiers are battling the German army. Three young lives become inextricably connected. A Dutch boy fighting for the Germans, an English glider pilot and a girl from ...
Style:
captivating, tense, suspense, disturbing, powerful
Plot:
world war two, combat, war, british soldier, british military, killed in action, military, royal air force, dam, british army, shell shock, soldier ...
Time:
1940s, year 1944
Place:
netherlands, germany, holland
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: South Korea
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.
Style:
epic, tense, sad, captivating, serious ...
Plot:
korean war, war, soldier, military, combat, survival, mission, inter-korean relations, korean army, idealism, military life, courage ...
Time:
20th century, 1950s, 1940s, 50s, year 1950
Place:
north korea, south korea, china, east asia, seoul ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Gritty, intense, evocative and emotional, "Over There" takes you to the front lines of battle and explores the effects of war on a U.S. Army unit sent to Iraq on their first tour of duty, as well as the equally powerful effects felt at ...
Style:
intellectual, disturbing, suspenseful, realistic, sincere ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
iraq war, military, soldier, combat, friendship, army life, sergeant, adultery, guerilla warfare, u.s. army, self sacrifice, right and wrong ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
iraq, middle east
Is relevant?
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Genre: Action, Adventure, History
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
In AD 922, Arab courtier, Ahmad Ibn Fadlan accompanies a party of Vikings to the barbaric North to combat a terror that slaughters Vikings and devours their flesh.
Style:
epic, exciting, scenic, gothic, intense ...
Plot:
sword fight, viking, barbarian, sword and sorcery, medieval, sword, mythology, combat, battles, warrior, mission, arab ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, ancient times, 10th century, year 1999
Place:
baghdad iraq, scandinavia, iraq
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: South Korea
Duration: 136 min.
Story:
Kingdom of Goguryeo, ancient Korea, 645. The ruthless Emperor Taizong of Tang invades the country and leads his armies towards the capital, achieving one victory after another, but on his way is the stronghold of Ansi, protected by General Yang ...
Style:
exciting, tense, intense, epic, period drama
Plot:
siege, korean history, fortress, ancient korea, combat, conquering, historical character, tang dynasty, army general, mortal combat, courage, tactics ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
south korea, korea
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror
Country: USA, Russia
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.
Style:
gothic, dark fantasy, period piece, splatter, action packed ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night, adult
Plot:
vampire, president, supernatural, undead, violence, vampire hunter, american civil war, revenge, brutality, tough heroes, head of state, blood ...
Time:
19th century, year 2012, 1810s, year 2000, victorian era ...
Place:
indiana, washington d.c., seattle, usa, new orleans ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their ...
Style:
cult classic, realistic, black and white, action adventure, independent film ...
Audience:
manly
Plot:
vietnam war, soldier, combat, war, military, jungle, gunfight, anti war, conflict, great war, wartime, battles ...
Time:
20th century, 60s, year 1969
Place:
vietnam, the philippines, asia, indochina
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany, China
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
Style:
bloody, exciting, entertaining, stylized, realistic ...
Audience:
manly, boys' night
Plot:
gunfight, mercenary, hotshot, ex military, revenge, violence, machismo, showdown, leader, heroes, terrorist plot, tough guy ...
Time:
2010s, year 2012, 80s, 21st century
Place:
europe, china, new orleans, nepal, paris france ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
At the beginning of the 20th century, China is in a state of crisis. The country is split into warring factions, the citizens are starving, and recent political reforms have made matters worse, not better. The ruling Qing Dynasty, led by a ...
Style:
epic, exciting, cute, cult classic, serious ...
Plot:
combat, qing dynasty, soldier, battles, rebellion, leadership, political unrest, danger, chinese history, martial arts, sword, military ...
Time:
1910s, 20th century
Place:
china, asia
Is relevant?
104K
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan, South Korea
TV show
Story:
E-class hunter Jinwoo Sung is the weakest of them all. Looked down on by everyone, he has no money, no abilities to speak of, and no other job prospects. So when his party finds a hidden dungeon, he's determined to use this chance to change his ...
Style:
anime, entertaining, tense, captivating, exciting ...
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
magic, superpower, combat, dungeon, hunting, monster, magical power, hunter, isekai, wizards and magicians, magical, supernatural power ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, ...
Style:
action packed, saga, exciting, stylized, rough ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly, teens
Plot:
dystopia, alien, bounty hunter, lone hero, outer space, space and aliens, one man army, distant planet, space opera, one against many, tough guy, space ...
Time:
future, year 2004, near future, 2000s
Place:
space western
Is relevant?
311K
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 165 min.
Story:
After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, ...
Style:
period piece, dramatic, sincere, rough, inspirational ...
Audience:
family friendly, kids, manly, boys' night, girls' night ...
Plot:
american revolution, war, military, revolution, battles, vengeance, lone hero, violence, freedom, rebellion, revenge, wartime ...
Time:
18th century, year 2000, y2k, georgian era, 1780s ...
Place:
boston, southern usa, america, virginia, britain ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
In 1997, the island of Manhattan has been walled off and turned into a giant maximum security prison within which the country's worst criminals are left to form their own anarchic society. However, when the President of the United States crash ...
Style:
retro, exciting, tech noir, apocalyptic, perverse ...
Audience:
manly, teens, boys' night
Plot:
prison, cyberpunk, dystopia, escape, post apocalyptic, race against time, rescue, post apocalypse, hostage, lone hero, taxi, dystopian future ...
Time:
future, near future, 80s, year 1997, year 1981 ...
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, new jersey, usa, brooklyn new york city ...
Is relevant?
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: UK
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.
Style:
suspenseful, political, intense, atmospheric, rough ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
terrorism, soldier, war, survival, ira, military, british soldier, combat, riot, wartime, chase, british military ...
Time:
70s, 20th century, year 1971, year 2014
Place:
ireland, northern ireland, britain, belfast, london ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the ...
Style:
unusual plot structure, realistic, serious, rough, suspense ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
desert, foreign legion, martial arts, combat, soldier, french foreign legion, military, battlefield, behind enemy lines, hitman, master warrior, tough heroes ...
Time:
1920s, year 1998, 20th century
Place:
morocco, africa, france, paris france, europe ...
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